The value meal play is paying off. Chili’s reported a 31.4% same-store sales increase in its Q2 fiscal year 2025 results, and for the entire 2024 fiscal year, the restaurant chain reported a 7.4 ...

Still, the shakeout in casual dining continues as brands such as Denny’s, ... “Keep your menu price increases to a minimum,” Byrne said. Malcolm Lenson, 75, of Vacaville, ...

In 2024, sales across the casual dining sector dropped 0.9%, while growing 0.6% at fast-casual chains and 1% at fast-food chains, according to data from Black Box Intelligence.